TheTOMS RIVER Times Vol. 19 - No. 20
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Tim Hart, the Division Director of the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission, spoke about the historical significance of Revolutionary War patriot Reuben Randolph. By Stephanie Faughnan T OM S R I V E R – As visitors stepped into Ocean County’s T h i rd A n nu al H istory Day, they were instantly transported back in time by the captivating melodies of Revolutionary-era
music. The enchanting sounds woven together by three members of the “Ministers of Apollo” featured instruments such as the harpsichord and delivered mesmerizing vocal renditions, all complemented by the
distinctive cadence of the fife and drum. D r e s s e d i n p e r iod-appropriate attire, Eliza Vincz-Lichack, Er ik Linchack, and Matthew Skic showcased their undeniable musical t alent and shared their deep passion for history.
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As a researcher of Revolut ion a r y Wa r military music, Erik played a pivotal role as the primary contributor and co-author of “Military Music of the American Revolution.” Eliza’s expertise in art history helped (History - See Page 4)
By Chris Lundy T OM S R I V E R – The Township Council awarded contracts with companies that will be doing work in four local parks. CME Associates will help the town’s engineers in the design of a spray park at Sk y view Park in an amount not to exceed $70,000. Skyview Park is located at 811 Vaughn Avenue, close to its intersection with Bay Avenue. A small road c u r ve s u p t h r ou g h woods to basketball cou r t s a nd a small playground. I n t he beg i n n i ng of t he ye a r, C ou n cilman Joshua Kopp said he’d like to look into building a splash park for Toms River. He e njoye d t a k i ng his you ng daughter to the one in Berkeley and asked if one
could be brought here. T he cou nci l also awarded a cont ract t o Shore Top Construction Corp. to do work at three other parks for a total not to exceed $84,000. T hey w i l l b e r e surfacing basketball cour ts at Chadwick Beach A nd R iver wood Pa rk , a nd they’ll be doing post and backboards for Bayside Park. Chadwick Beach is on the barrier island. R ive r wo o d Pa rk is of f of W h it e s v i l le Road. Bayside Park is also on the barrier island, on Bay Boulevard. Money Saving Mayor Mau r ice “Mo” Hill said during a recent Tow n s h i p C o u n c i l (Park- See Page 5)
Township Spending $2M On Open Space By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A plot of land with a single home on it, consisting of more than four acres, will likely be purchased by the town to be made into open space. The addresses are 554 Clifton Avenue (Block 648, Lot 1), which is four acres,
a n d 525 B a t ch elo r Street (Block 648, Lot 2), which is 0.31 acres. It’s in a neighborhood behind the Stop & Shop on Route 37. The purchase price is not to exceed $1, 9 5 0 , 0 0 0 . W h e n sof t cost s, such a s legal and other professional services are added, it is expected
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to cost $2.1 million. The town will have to borrow $2 million for this purchase. A township official said t hat t he prop e r t ie s c a me t o t he Township’s attention via Council President Matt Lotano who saw a for sale sign on the property. Often, when a plot of
land is purchased, it is done to prevent a development. There were no plans submitted to develop the property as of this time. The township has an Open Space Fund that is fueled by taxes on every property in Toms R iver. Of ten, that fund is used to pay down bonded debt
on open space pu rchases. Open Space funds a re not bei ng u sed for the purchase, the official said. Currently, the county is not participating in the purchase either. T he Ocea n Cou nt y Natural Lands Trust Fund often partners with towns to acquire
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p r o p e r t y fo r o p e n space. Tow nship leaders are considering creating a community park there, the official said. T he f i rst readi ng of the ordinance sett i ng up t he money to purchase the land passed u na n i mously by the Township Council during their
most recent meeting. The next meeting will likely be the second reading of the ordinance, when the public has a chance to comment on it before the council votes to make it official. That meeting is at 6 p.m. on September 27 at the town hall. It is also broadcast on Youtube.
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